Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.

5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.

6. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter.
- Flush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter, install a new adapter.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Raise the vehicl ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level ...
Other materials:
Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional
information, refer to Cooling
System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the radiator vent hose.
3. Remove the degas bottle return hos ...
Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can re ...
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer ...
